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Christians are called to value and protect life. Today, the lives of millions hang in the balance from a threat that exists largely under the radar of public consciousness. It is the threat of nuclear weapons. Though the Cold War has ended, the desire of terrorists and dangerous regimes to acquire nuclear weapons to destroy our way of life has made this threat as imminent as ever. In the context of this global reality, it would be inexcusable for the Senate not to ratify the New START treaty now. 

New START is vital to the U.S.’s ability to monitor Russia’s nuclear arsenals â€" the largest in the world â€" and ensure that safeguards are in place to contain the nuclear threat. As pastors and Christian leaders from various sectors of society, we cannot remain silent as this threat to life goes unchallenged and we strongly urge the Senate to pass New START without further delay.

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